UConn's Clingan to miss month with foot strain

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Apr 3, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) shoots the ball over San Diego State Aztecs forward Aguek Arop (33) during the second half in the national championship game of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at NRG Stadium. Photo credit Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Storrs, Conn./WTIC Radio - The starting center of the national champion UConn men's basketball team is expected to miss some time.

The university says sophomore center Donavan Clingan sustained a foot strain in practice this week.

The Bristol native is expected to be out about a month.

Clingan average nearly 7-points and pulled down 5.6 rebounds last season, in which he was named to the Big East All-Freshman team.

The university says he is expected to recover by the end of October and be ready for the start of the 2023-24 season in November.

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